NHRC Tells Delhi High Court Mere Fact That It Is Situated In Delhi Not Sufficient To Entertain Claims Relating To Other States

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday stated that merely because its office is situated in Delhi is not a sufficient ground for the Delhi High Court to entertain claims related to other states.Stating that the instant case pertains to compensation payable by the State of Manipur, Advocate Vrinda Grover submitted that the Delhi High Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to hear...

'So Called Integrity Keepers Challenge Every Govt Appointment': ASG Tells Delhi HC In Plea Against Appointment Of Rakesh Asthana As Delhi Police Commissioner

Opposing the plea challenging appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner, ASG Chtena Sharma today said that it has become a practice of the "so-called integrity keepers" to challenge any and every government appointment.Sharma also questioned the locus standi of the Petitioner and submitted that a PIL is not maintainable in service matters.A Bench of Chief...

Karnataka High Court Issues Interim Directions To Ensure Proper Functioning of Forensic Science Laboratories

The court observed that inefficient FSLs will cause delay affecting the undertrials and also have a deep impact on the victims/ families of victims subjected to trauma over an extended period of time.

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Naresh Sharma Seeks Permission To Participate As 'Substitute Player'

Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma today submitted before the Delhi High Court that he does not wish to replace another player in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and is willing to participate in the event as a "substitute player".The submission was made in view of the fact that the players selected for the event have already left for Tokyo on August...

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi: "Reconsider BJP MLA's Plea To Examine 4 Witnesses": Gujarat High Court To Surat Court

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday quashed an order of the Surat Court rejecting the application filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi to examine 4 additional in a criminal defamation case filed by him against Wayanad MP & Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi. The Bench of Justice Ilesh J. Vora was hearing Section 482 CrPC application filed by Modi seeking quashing of the order of...

Freedom Of Press: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Rajya Sabha Media Advisory Council On Journalist's Plea Against Denial Of Press-Pass

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Rajya Sabha Media Advisory Committee on an appeal preferred by a journalist, assailing a single judge order refusing to interfere with the Committee's decision denying her press-pass for observing proceedings of the Parliamentary Committees.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice, returnable on...

Conviction In Rape Case Can Be Based Solely On Credible Evidence Of Prosecutrix, Reiterates Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that the conviction in a rape case can be based solely on the evidence of the prosecutrix.The case against the accused in this case was that when the prosecutrix was lured by him into his shop where he raped her. The Trial Court convicted the accused under Section 376(2)(l), IPC and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10 years, along with a fine...

1% Transgender Reservation In Employment: Karnataka High Court Asks State Govt To Consider Issuing Directions To State-Owned Enterprises

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to consider issuing directions/advisory to all state-owned corporations and statutory authorities established under the state enactments to provide 1 per cent reservations in recruitment for transgenders. Last month, the government had issued a notification whereby it decided to provide 1 per cent...

"They Were Producer & Director Of Delhi Riots": Prosecution Opposes Natasha Narwal's Plea For Modification Of Bail Condition

The Prosecution today opposed an application filed by Student Activist Natasha Narwal seeking modification of a bail condition imposed on her while granting bail in FIR 50/2020. The Court had directed her that she shall not leave Delhi without Court's permission till the conclusion of trial."This is not an ordinary case. They were the director and producer of riots. At least we should come...

High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging Order For Extension Of CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme To Lawyers Residing In NCR

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on an appeal filed by the Delhi Government, challenging a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to lawyers who are residing in the NCR region but are practicing in Delhi.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has posted the case for hearing on September 30.The Delhi Government had...

Decide Petition Challenging Validity Of 100% Reservation In 600 PG Medical Seats On August 25: Supreme Court To MP High Court

The Supreme Court on Monday requested the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear and finally dispose of the plea, on August 25, affecting the fate of more than 600 PG Medical Courses in the State of Madhya Pradesh.A two-Judge Bench of Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice B.R.Gavai gave this order on an SLP preferred by the Association of Private Medical Colleges of the State of Madhya...

Plea In Allahabad High Court Challenges Appointment Of Child Welfare Committee; Says Selection Panel Constituted In Violation of UP Juvenile Justice Rules, 2019

A plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court challenging the appointment of a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) alleging that the constitution of the Selection Committee was in violation of the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Rules, 2016 and U.P. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2019.The...